The Music and Writings of Kira Lesley

Welcome to Kira Lesley Music

Hi there, my name is Kira Lesley and I am a Portland-born singer-songwriter who has performed at many local haunts, including OMSI After Dark, Alberta Street Public House, and Portland Pride. This is my official web site. Thank you for stopping by. Feel free to leave a respectful note, or join my mailing list!

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I study history for many reasons–to understand the present, to see what has been tried and what has succeeded, and because it makes me feel spiritually connected to my fellow human travelers, past, present and future. Sadly, I do not study history to ensure it does not repeat itself. Much as I wish it could, … More El Paso, Dayton and American History

This is a New Year’s post that’s long overdue. When I was a kid, I occasionally wrote in a journal. But my compulsion to write everything I could possibly think of that had happened since my last entry, and everything I wanted to say, kept me from actually saying it. That has been the case … More My (belated) Resolution

I had the pleasure of seeing Janelle Monae on her Dirty Computer tour this past Wednesday at the Edgefield McMenamins. This was my first time seeing her live and it was awesome. Just getting to hear her do Jidenna’s part from “Yoga” was worth the cost of admission. But if you didn’t get to attend, … More Janelle Monae Dirty Computer Tour–Pride Edition